AN47

www.abingdon.org.uk 15 Friday 2nd March 2018 heralded the arrival of the ‘Beast from the East’ as snow covered the School and much of the rest of the country. With roads and travel potentially dangerous, the decision was made that there would be no school bus service and no lessons! The boarders were as excited as everybody else about the snow day, although those from warmer climes were somewhat bemused by the minus 5 degree temperatures in what is technically spring. A lie-in and leisurely, late breakfast provided a relaxed start to the day, after which the boys had the opportunity to take part in numerous activities. The Sports Hall remained open and well- used throughout the day, the Amey Theatre was repurposed as a cinema in the afternoon to show Star Wars: Rogue One, and boarders also had the chance to go swimming and do baking in the Houses. Some brave souls even attempted igloo building, and football in the snow, as well as the obligatory snowball fights. The school library was also a hot-bed of activity, with boys using the time to catch up on their studies. Some were grumbling that, thanks to teachers being able to set work remotely through Firefly, they had even more work to do than they usually would! By Saturday, the temperature was warming up, and by Sunday the snow was gone, just in time for a Boarders’ Trip to London to go on the London Eye and visit the Tate Modern. Boarders’ Snow Day Third year boarders made and decorated chocolate Easter eggs. Getting to know Crescent House guinea pigs Homemade Valentine’s shortbread shared with the ladies at Older and Bolder. Enjoying the London Eye and the South Bank Third years master culinary skills with pancakes